New Zealand (NZ) vs Pakistan (PAK)
📅 Date: 14th February 2025
⏰ Time: 02:30 PM IST
🏟 Venue: National Stadium
🔮 Win Probability
New Zealand (NZ): 42%
Pakistan (PAK): 58% ✅
📌 Pakistan enters as favorites, but New Zealand’s batting depth makes them strong contenders.
🌍 Ground Conditions: National Stadium
Average First-Innings Score (Last 5 ODIs): 269
Average Wickets Per Match: 8
Score Breakdown:
Below 240 Runs: 3 matches
240-320 Runs: 5 matches
320+ Runs: 2 matches
📌 A balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers have opportunities.
🪙 Toss Trends
Decision After Winning Toss:
Bat First: 80% ✅
Chase: 20%
Win Rate After Winning Toss: 4/10 Matches Won (40%)
📌 Batting first has been the preferred choice, leading to more wins.
📊 Pitch Trends
Fantasy Point Contribution:
Batting: 58% ✅
Bowling: 42%
Bowling Breakdown:
Pace: 52% ✅
Spin: 48%
📌 Pacers slightly have the edge, but spinners can play a crucial role, especially in middle overs.
🔥 Players to Watch
🏅 Suggested Players
A Salman (PAK) – In-form all-rounder, key fantasy pick. ✅
M Henry (NZ) – Leading wicket-taker, strong fantasy performer. ✅
S Afridi (PAK) – Left-arm pacer, key in powerplay & death overs. ✅
M Rizwan (PAK) – Dependable wicketkeeper-batter. ✅
🏏 Expected Batting Order
New Zealand (NZ)
W Young – Aggressive opener
D Conway – Solid left-handed top-order batter
K Williamson – Key stabilizer, in top form
D Mitchell – Power hitter in the middle order
Pakistan (PAK)
F Zaman – Explosive left-handed opener
B Azam – Anchor, world-class batter
M Rizwan – Key middle-order batter
S Shakeel – Strong finisher
📌 Top-order batters are crucial for fantasy points, as powerplay will set the tone.
📌 Top Performers & Fantasy Insights
🏆 Best Players in Head-to-Head (H2H) Battles
M Bracewell (NZ) – 136 Fantasy Points per match ✅
A Ahmed (PAK) – 122 Fantasy Points per match ✅
🏟️ Best Players at This Venue
A Salman (PAK) – 96 Fantasy Points per match ✅
M Rizwan (PAK) – 82 Fantasy Points per match ✅
📌 All-rounders and top-order batters are the best choices for fantasy picks.
⚡ Powerplay Insights
Batters in Powerplay
F Zaman (PAK) – 55.4 Fantasy Points per match ✅
D Conway (NZ) – 35 Fantasy Points per match ✅
Bowlers in Powerplay
M Bracewell (NZ) – 19.4 Fantasy Points per match ✅
S Afridi (PAK) – 19.25 Fantasy Points per match ✅
📌 Early wickets and attacking batters will be crucial in fantasy teams.
⚡ Death Overs Specialists
Death Over Bowlers
M Henry (NZ) – 41.2 Fantasy Points per match ✅
W O'Rourke (NZ) – 28 Fantasy Points per match ✅
📌 Late wickets will be crucial for fantasy points.
📊 Team Form & Recent Matches
New Zealand’s Recent Form
✅ W | ✅ W | ❌ L | ✅ W | ✅ W
Pakistan’s Recent Form
✅ W | ❌ L | ✅ W | ✅ W | ✅ W
📌 Pakistan has better form, making them the stronger fantasy choice.
💡 Fantasy Points Leaders (Last 5 Matches)
🏏 Top Fantasy Performers
A Salman (PAK) – 696 Points in 5 Matches ✅
M Henry (NZ) – 447 Points in 5 Matches ✅
M Rizwan (PAK) – 425 Points in 5 Matches ✅
S Afridi (PAK) – 425 Points in 5 Matches ✅
G Phillips (NZ) – 357 Points in 5 Matches ✅
M Santner (NZ) – 346 Points in 5 Matches ✅
K Williamson (NZ) – 335 Points in 2 Matches ✅
A Ahmed (PAK) – 273 Points in 4 Matches ✅
📌 A Salman, Henry, and Afridi are must-have picks for this game.
📍 Venue & Pitch Report: National Stadium
Pitch Summary: A balanced track, slightly favoring batters.
Fantasy Points Contribution:
Batting: 58% ✅
Bowling: 42%
Average First-Innings Score: 269
Wickets Per Match: 8
📌 A good mix of batters and bowlers should be included in fantasy teams.
📢 Fantasy Team Selection Tips
Prioritize In-Form Players – A Salman, M Henry, and S Afridi are top picks.
Choose Powerplay & Death Over Specialists – Zaman, Rizwan, and Afridi can bring solid points.
Include Key All-Rounders – Salman & Santner provide great balance.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain: A Salman / M Henry
Vice-Captain: S Afridi / K Williamson
📝 Final Thoughts
Pakistan is the favorite, but New Zealand has match-winners like Williamson and Henry.
Batting first has a 60% win rate, so fantasy team selection should consider the toss.
Expect a good mix of batting and bowling points.
Pick Salman, Rizwan, and Afridi as key fantasy choices.
🏆 Use these insights to create a winning fantasy team! 🚀